SNAK3ATER Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 7 hours ago, Rincewind said: Your theme is looking great @SNAK3ATER some really good touches in those views. In the TextFiltersView what is getting used for the platform images that are getting cut off. Maybe @Klopjero could use the awesome artwork he has for the platform wheel images and adjust it to fit that area if that makes sense. With the wheel logos is there any chance @Klopjero you could try one without the glow around the logo but instead a big thick white stroke around instead just to see how it looks. Great work on this both of you, really looking forwards to to release. Good news I managed to find a fix for the image cutoff, thanks for pointing this out Rince! Current TextFiltersView with the image cutoff Forced 4:3 aspect ratio for platform images (Gives a consistent view) Dynamic scaling for platform images (scales based on original aspect ratio of the image) Which of the two fixes do you like the most? i'd go for the first option for aesthetic reasons but I know there are many people who hates forced scaling on images/videos. Having custom Artwork for the platform images would be sweet but it's up to Klop if he's down for it *Tsk* *Tsk* @Klopjero my friend can I request you to create 3 platform banners so that I can bundle them into the theme? Arcade (Street fighter theme is preferable but i'm open to your selections) Gamepark GP32 Cave I believe those three are the remaining missing platform banners from my personal collection, if you have any systems that are missing platform banners in your personal collection I suggest you prioritize them first so that I can bundle them into the theme for release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 For me the bottom one as you mentioned forced scaling just blows my mind hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 This looks interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Just now, SNAK3ATER said: This looks interesting... really ? okay... euhmm do you have an arcade logo i can use ? here are the other requests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, Klopjero said: really ? okay... euhmm do you have an arcade logo i can use ? here are the other requests. Yeah they definitely don't fit as a platform image backgrounds but I can see some use of them in a potential new views in the future. I still have 4 unused views for BigFlix 1.2 and i'm already brainstorming for ideas for a new view Here are some of the Arcade logos both the Arcade and Arcade Classics for your usage: Arcade Arcade Classics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) thanks... and here. Edited February 17, 2018 by Klopjero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, Klopjero said: thanks... and here. Love it! Nice background selection and I would like to thank you for all the hard work bro much appreciated The theme(s) is done and i'm writing the changelog and documentations as we speak but i'll upload it tomorrow after work as it's 2 AM here now Until then if you have any pending artworks please do share it here and i'll include them into the theme, goodnight and take care everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, SNAK3ATER said: Love it! Nice background selection and I would like to thank you for all the hard work bro much appreciated The theme(s) is done and i'm writing the changelog and documentations as we speak but i'll upload it tomorrow after work as it's 2 AM here now Until then if you have any pending artworks please do share it here and i'll include them into the theme, goodnight and take care everyone good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Edited February 18, 2018 by Klopjero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciskohansen Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 is there banner for Fujitsu FM Towns? excelent work, waiting for the release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, ciskohansen said: is there banner for Fujitsu FM Towns? excelent work, waiting for the release. havent'seriously started on the computer systems yet. but there will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Edited February 18, 2018 by Klopjero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 On 17-2-2018 at 5:00 PM, SNAK3ATER said: Good news I managed to find a fix for the image cutoff, thanks for pointing this out Rince! Current TextFiltersView with the image cutoff Forced 4:3 aspect ratio for platform images (Gives a consistent view) Dynamic scaling for platform images (scales based on original aspect ratio of the image) Which of the two fixes do you like the most? i'd go for the first option for aesthetic reasons but I know there are many people who hates forced scaling on images/videos. Having custom Artwork for the platform images would be sweet but it's up to Klop if he's down for it *Tsk* *Tsk* @Klopjero my friend can I request you to create 3 platform banners so that I can bundle them into the theme? Arcade (Street fighter theme is preferable but i'm open to your selections) Gamepark GP32 Cave I believe those three are the remaining missing platform banners from my personal collection, if you have any systems that are missing platform banners in your personal collection I suggest you prioritize them first so that I can bundle them into the theme for release how custom is custom ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 So I experimented with some ideas and I believe I found a good workaround for Platform TextFilters view @Rincewind I fixed the image cutout and made it to scale properly according to the image aspect ratio but what about Custom artworks? Well, allow me to demonstrate my THREE options for you kind Sir: Option 1: User places custom artworks at BIGFLIX/Images/Platforms/Fanarts/ Option 2 (Default option): BIGFLIX does not come with any custom platform fanart, thus if no custom artwork is placed by the user the theme will automatically retrieve random game fanart that is related to the selected platform Option 3 (The Workaround): User now have the option of placing platform clear logos at BIGFLIX/Images/Platforms/Clear Logo/ and the theme will retrieve random game fanart (or user custom fanarts) WITH the platform clear logo placed on the image to give you that custom platform artwork feel TADA! Looks great with the platform clear logo isn't it? @Klopjero Thank you my friend for the latest batch of platform banners they have already been included into the theme. The update will go live within the next hour so I hope that you enjoy the theme and please let me know your feedback about the new update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjero Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) I like options 3 ! The work will continue with the banners... still have some handhelds and most of the computers to do... how about banners for the platform selection view? Edited February 19, 2018 by Klopjero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SNAK3ATER Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Klopjero said: I like options 3 ! The work will continue with the banners... still have some handhelds and most of the computers to do... how about banners for the platform selection view? Looking forward to your handheld and computers platform banners! As for the platform selection view can you please elaborate as the question is not clear to me Also apologies for the late file submission my internet is extremely slow lately and i've been uploading the files since 2 hours already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Here you go guys BIGFLIX and BIGFLIX PLUS 1.1 themes uploaded successfully. Please refresh all images when selecting the new themes by going to options ---> Image Cache ----> Refresh all images to use the theme to its full potential! Changelog: 2018 UI Overhaul! New: Introducing BIGFLIX PLUS, a theme variation of Bigflix created for the community using their feedback (i.e. keeping the original aspect ratios of videos and wallpapers, removing timer/buffer animations, fixing boxart overlapping for odd systems (PSX), and many more! ). New: Bigflix Themed Custom platform banners recreated faithfully by the talented @Klopjero All credits goes to his amazing work! New: Platform wheel 1 completely redesigned to match Netflix's 2018 Smart TV Homescreen. New: A brand new platform view created for lovers of fullscreen videos rising the total number of platform views into 4 for this update. New: A brand new Wall view added loaded with features for HTPC owners! New: Community Ratings has been added that faithfully matches the new Matching algorithm of Netflix. Game views will alternate between User star rating and community ratings for each selected title. New: Added more user options for Platform Text View, users can now add custom platform fanart and/or platform clear logo to customize the view to their liking. The view will automatically retrieve random game fanart related to the selected platform title if no custom artworks were found. Fix: Image cutouts in platform text view is fixed and will scale properly to its original aspect ratio Fix: Platform banners spacing overlap now fixed in all platform views Overhaul: BIGFLIX PLUS now shows video snaps in their original aspect ratio and applies a blurring effect in the background that enhances the overall look and legibility of the theme Overhaul: Removed the buffering animations for both BIGFLIX and BIGFLIX PLUS and speed up the transitions for a more smoother experience Overhaul: BIGFLIX PLUS - Edited the Boxart view to be compatible with odd boxed platforms like PSX (no overlapping boxarts) Overhaul: Added white frame that highlight the selected platform banner to enhance the user quality of life experience Overhaul: Applied polish and nifty little details in every existing views for a better user experience Due to slow internet speed i'll update the theme page with newer screenshots/video and documentations tomorrow so please bear with me. In the meantime I hope you enjoy the themes and let me know your feedback and suggestions with regards to the updates! Edited February 19, 2018 by SNAK3ATER Important Installation Instruction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styphelus Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/17/2018 at 11:00 AM, SNAK3ATER said: Good news I managed to find a fix for the image cutoff, thanks for pointing this out Rince! Current TextFiltersView with the image cutoff Forced 4:3 aspect ratio for platform images (Gives a consistent view) Dynamic scaling for platform images (scales based on original aspect ratio of the image) Which of the two fixes do you like the most? i'd go for the first option for aesthetic reasons but I know there are many people who hates forced scaling on images/videos. Having custom Artwork for the platform images would be sweet but it's up to Klop if he's down for it *Tsk* *Tsk* @Klopjero my friend can I request you to create 3 platform banners so that I can bundle them into the theme? Arcade (Street fighter theme is preferable but i'm open to your selections) Gamepark GP32 Cave I believe those three are the remaining missing platform banners from my personal collection, if you have any systems that are missing platform banners in your personal collection I suggest you prioritize them first so that I can bundle them into the theme for release I have PSDs for most of those console boxes if anyone wants to modify them to fit the screen for this theme. Just don't forget to give me credit. On the downside there might be 2 or 3 where I for some reason merged all the layers and saved by mistake but that should be easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAK3ATER Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 On 2/20/2018 at 4:41 AM, Styphelus said: I have PSDs for most of those console boxes if anyone wants to modify them to fit the screen for this theme. Just don't forget to give me credit. On the downside there might be 2 or 3 where I for some reason merged all the layers and saved by mistake but that should be easy to fix. I try to refrain from including third party creations into my theme unless it was specifically created for the theme in mind such as @Klopjero platform banners and @dmjohn0x BigFlix intro, but I do give credits to any third party creators for their work if it was featured in my themes in any way or form. I still haven't updated the theme download page with proper documentation but i'll give you credit for using your console boxes to showcase my theme and can provide a download link of your fanart on my theme page if you agree to it. While I'd like to add some features and possible new views for BIGFLIX 1.2, I decided to turn it loose to get some feedback from the community. Please let me know if you have any problems or suggestions. I'd like to get more information about the latest update, including how I'd like to expand this theme moving forward with community help so feel free to share with me your experience whether positive or negative 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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